1. SEC Adjusts Cryptocurrency Policy, Lawyer Transferred to IT Department

The SEC has transferred cryptocurrency litigation lawyer Jorge Tenreiro to the computer systems management department. Tenreiro has worked at the SEC for over 11 years, initially as a law enforcement attorney, and later served as the deputy director of the agency's cryptocurrency assets and networks division from October 2022 to November 2024. His transfer comes after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission scaled back its cryptocurrency enforcement division, part of a broader softening of the agency's stance towards the industry since President Donald Trump took office on January 20. -Original

2. U.S. Senate Advances Commerce Secretary Nomination, Cryptocurrency Policy Draws Attention

In a vote on Wednesday, the Senate Commerce Committee approved the nomination of billionaire banker Howard Lutnick to lead the Department of Commerce and sent it to the full Senate for consideration. The nomination passed the committee along party lines, with the only exception being Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman, who voted in support alongside Republicans. Lutnick is a longtime friend of President Trump and the CEO of investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald. If confirmed, he will be responsible for advancing the Department of Commerce's new cryptocurrency and tariff policies. Additionally, he will oversee the implementation of a new executive order issued by Trump aimed at establishing a sovereign wealth fund for the U.S. government. The outspoken CEO is well-known for leading Cantor out of crisis after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, during which he lost his brother and over 600 colleagues. Lutnick has been praised for his charitable work, providing support to families affected by terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other emergencies through the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund. Lutnick supports tough tariff policies and pledged during his confirmation hearing to "use all available powers to execute the president's trade agenda." He called the claim that "tariffs cause inflation" "nonsense." -Original

3. Coinbase Supports New Token Ether.fi

According to a post by Coinbase Assets on the X platform, Coinbase will add support for http://Ether.fi (ETHFI) on the Ethereum network (ERC-20 token), with trading set to begin on February 6, 2025, at 9 AM Pacific Time or later, if liquidity conditions are met. Once the supply of the asset is sufficient, the ETHFI-USD trading pair will be launched in phases. Support for ETHFI may be limited in certain supported jurisdictions. -Original

4. Trump's Policies Increase Economic Uncertainty

Federal Reserve official Barkin stated that many of President Trump's policies have increased economic uncertainty, making it difficult to determine the impact of tariffs. The uncertainty extends beyond tariffs to issues such as immigration, regulation, and others. Looking ahead, it is challenging to ascertain what specific tariffs will be implemented, and current interest rates remain moderately restrictive, with no signs of the U.S. economy overheating. -Original

5. MicroStrategy Renamed to "Strategy"

The brand's primary color is now orange, representing energy, wisdom, and Bitcoin. The company's total Bitcoin holdings amount to 471,100, valued at approximately $4.4 billion. -Original

6. Ripple CEO Says Clear Cryptocurrency Regulation is a Big Deal

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated on his social platform, "Any criticism of today's press conference is absolutely missing the forest for the trees. The Senate Banking Committee Chair, the House Financial Services Committee Chair, the Senate Agriculture Committee Chair, and the House Agriculture Committee Chair joined the press conference with the crypto czar, committing to legislation for cryptocurrency clarity. This is 100% a big deal (and something we've never seen before)." -Original

7. Anchorage CEO Accuses Banks of Cutting Off Crypto Services

In a testimony at the U.S. Senate hearing on "Debanking," Anchorage Digital CEO Nathan McCauley stated that despite Anchorage Digital being a federally licensed crypto bank, it has still been denied service by banks, leading to business losses and even a 20% reduction in staff. McCauley pointed out that from 2021 to 2023, U.S. regulators gradually pressured banks to distance themselves from the crypto industry, including multiple policies jointly issued by the OCC, FDIC, SEC, and the Federal Reserve, making banks generally reluctant to cooperate with crypto companies. He emphasized that many crypto businesses have been unable to access basic banking services, with some even forced to shut down. McCauley urged Congress to legislate to ensure fair access to financial services for the crypto industry and suggested rescinding the joint statement from banking regulators in January 2023 to restore banks' ability to provide normal services to the crypto sector. -Original

8. JPMorgan: Bitcoin Network Hash Rate Growth

JPMorgan stated in a research report that the Bitcoin network hash rate saw a slight increase of 1% in January, while mining difficulty decreased by 2% month-over-month. Analysts Reginald Smith and Charles Pearce noted, "This situation is relatively uncommon and represents a mild tailwind for Bitcoin mining economics," adding that the network difficulty remains 25% higher than before the halving event in April last year. -Original

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